I need help to get my Yorkie from my mother!!
 

Yorkies tend to bark a lot, which is why most rescues never adopt to people in apartments. I would tend to agree with your mother. Sorry ...

Considering all the hours you will be gone with school and work, it probably isn't the best situation with a puppy. Puppies can get bored and destructive, and start barking which would annoy the heck out of your neighbors.

While I can understand that you're upset, maybe your mom is right. My parents gave me a yorkie for my 21st birthday, 30 years ago - a few months later I got married and moved to another province. I chose to leave Muffin with her as I could see how close they had become. I then got 2 dogs for myself and then later, another. They have all passed now and three years ago I got my two yorkies. It was a long wait, but worth it.

How much time will you be able to spend with your yorkie? A lot of people have to rehome because they can't give them the time and attention then need.

I hope you and your Mom can find a solution


Sheilagh

I have to agree with the others...sorry. You do want whats best for your dog, right?

I understand how upset you are. We bought my daughter a poodle when she was in the 8th grade. She stayed with us while Jessica was in college and while she lived in an apartment. She later moved into a house and took Ginger with her. She got married this past summer and has since bought a house. Ginger lives with her and we babysit when she's out of town. Ginger is now 12 years old. I am still attached to her and like your mother I wanted the best for both Ginger and my daughter. You may have to leave her with your mother for now and when your circumstances change in the future, your dog can live with you. Good luck!

Well. I suppose that I will have to be the voice of dissent here. While the others are right about certain things I would like to tell you about me and my yorkie. I have a one year old yorkie. I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and I live in a condo. She is very well behaved, has never been destructive and only barks when I am home and someone comes directly to my door. I work full time and for the first 6 months I had her, I had a pet nanny come and visit with her at lunch time and take her out for a walk, feed her, and play with her. I just wanted to say that it can be done if you have been working with your dog, your dog respects you, and your dog has been trained to listen to you so that you can establish ground rules. Also important is that you make proper arrangments so that your dog is not alone for really long periods of time, specially at the beginning. So while I think it might be challenging, its not impossible if you really want it and you are willing to make the sacrifices required. For example, I used to go out after work to do my shopping, get my nails done, grab a drink with a friend etc. prior to getting my dog. Now if I want to do any of those I either come home first, spend some time with her, and then take her with me to do those things, or I call the sitter to come and visit with her at lunch and in the afternoon so that I can come home later. Look in your heart and figure out what is going to be best for your dog. That is the true meaning of love, doing the best for your dog.

sorry, but I agree with your mom too. you won't be home much, the dog will be mostly by itself..

I'm going to the play devils advocate here and agree with you, not your mother. I think if you really want this BAD ENOUGH, you can make it work. Nothing is impossible. There are PLENTY of people (a lot right here on YT) that work full time and have a dog or more than one dog and they are successful at it. I can think of one right off the top of my head and that is my great friend Nobella (vainchick5). She had Coco all by herself and eventually she got Coco a baby brother, Rocco, and never had any problems whatsoever with it. It can be done.

It does seem like your dog would be home a lot by him/her self. So if I were you, I'd hire a dog walker/dog sitter to come and walk your dog and also spend some time with him during the day. That would help your dog not be so lonely and also put your mind at ease while you're gone during the day. Dogs sleep most of the day anyway. I know on days I stay home work, my 3 babies sleep practically all day long while I'm cleaning or doing stuff in the house.

Also, keep in mind that while Yorkies are great for small apartments (since they's so tiny), they do need a lot of exercise as they are TERRIERS first and foremost. I'm sure you already know this since you had your dog for a few months already. So make sure your work schedule will allow you to have enough energy to take your dog out after you get home at night for a nice walk of at least 30 minutes. I always walk my dogs a AT LEAST 30 minutes a night, if not an hour on nice days. During the super cold winter months I limit it to 30 minutes because I don't want them breathing in the cold air but in the spring, summer and fall we go for looong walks at night and they absolutely love it.

That being said, you also need to make sure your apartment will allow dogs. This is very important. Don't risk it and try to sneak the dog in because you'll be heart broken if you get caught and then have to return the dog to your mom's house (not to mention you may hear a big "I TOLD YOU SO" from your mom in the process).

:thumbup: You make some very good points!

With work, school, and the social life, won't the little one get awfully lonely? I would only suggest that you place the puppy's welfare first, above your own.

Lily is great in the apartment but she is rarely ever alone and has never been a barker so I think it all depends on the situation. You just need to remember to do what is best for her even it it is not what you or your mom wants.

I do feel your pain! When I was in school I got a puppy and then ended up moving home after my father died. A few years later when I was getting married I said something about taking Holly and my mom was just heartbroken! She loved that dog as much as I did. I let her keep Holly for many of the reasons that people have pointed out on here already. Only you know if you will be able to give your baby the time and attention necessary. Like every good mommy, just put what is best for your baby first. You'll know what will work for you.good luck!

just puting my two cents in.

as a single girl,, you will have no life... youwill always worry about your
baby being home alone all day and then wanting to go out with your
friends at night.. and feeling quilty... i have no life.. i live alone , run
home so fast cause lexi is home alone all day and stay with her the rest of
the night cause i dont want to leave her again.. even though i have a boyfriend, its tough,, he wants to go out and i dont cause of lexi..
its rough . its not fair to them...i do miss out on alot of stuff, but im older
and did it all already. its not easy...